Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Carlos Menchaca

Would-be mayor Carlos Menchaca on his bike. Photo: Dave Colon

THE COLON CYCLE: Mayor Carlos Menchaca Would Get Rid Of One Million Parking Spots

By Dave Colon | Dec 24, 2020 | No Comments

Brooklyn City Council Member Carlos Menchaca wants to be your mayor. But first, he had to make the most important stop on the 2021 campaign trail: A bike ride with Streetsblog reporter Dave Colon.

It's all legal: Notice the "walk" signal? That means cyclists can go ahead of cars — eliminating the possibility of a right hook. Photo: Clarence Eckerson Jr.

SEE IT: Celebrating the Liberation and Safety of the LPI

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Nov 30, 2020 | No Comments

Not enough cyclists are taking advantage of leading pedestrian intervals — so here's our film to celebrate the life-saving safety improvement.

Council Member and would-be mayor Carlos Menchaca on a bike. Photo: Menchaca campaign

Friday’s Headlines: Bike Mayor Edition

By Streetsblog | Oct 23, 2020 | No Comments

We don't endorse political candidates here at Streetsblog, but we do endorse cycling! Plus all the other news.

Evelia's Tamales, an immigrant-owned food truck, has tried to keep its business alive during the pandemic. Photo: Street Vendor Project

Opinion: Time To Protect the City’s Street Vendors

By Margaret Chin and Carlos Menchaca | Jul 29, 2020 | No Comments

The pandemic has hurt these mostly immigrant small businesses, which have always faced discriminatory enforcement. The administration must step up with law, open streets and policy.

Mayor de Blasio announcing the BQX in February of 2016. Photo: Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office

The BQX Streetcar Is On Hold — And Should Be Killed Outright, Say Critics

By Julianne Cuba | May 4, 2020 | No Comments

“The BQX continues to be a waste of our time, money and attention,” said Brooklyn Council Member Carlos Menchaca.

The real target of CB7's wrath. File photo: Wilfred Chan

Mayor Suspends E-Bike Crackdown During Coronavirus Outbreak

By Julianne Cuba and Dave Colon | Mar 16, 2020 | No Comments

"We will be suspending enforcement while restaurants are take-out and delivery only," said City Hall spokeswoman Freddi Goldstein.

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